SOC 19-2042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers — Rhode Island
Rhode Island · 1 metro areas compared
In Rhode Island the median wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers is $121,010 a year, which is 18.7% higher than the national figure of $101,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Rhode Island the median wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers is $121,010 a year, which is 18.7% higher than the national figure of $101,920. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $96,470 and $142,480. The lowest tenth earn under $80,570, while the highest tenth earn more than $143,980.
Rhode Island ranks number 2nd out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Providence records the highest median at $120,240. Of the 545 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 55th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,570 | −20.9% |
| 25th | $96,470 | −5.3% |
| Median (50th) | $121,010 | +18.7% |
| 75th | $142,480 | +39.8% |
| 90th | $143,980 | +41.3% |
| Mean | $119,270 | +17.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Rhode Island
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence | $120,240 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rhode Island run 2.3% above the national average, so the median of $121,010 buys what $118,289 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$121,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$118,289US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $121,010 a year, 18.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $80,570 to $143,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 2nd of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Providence, at $120,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Rhode Island?
The median annual wage is $121,010, or $58.18 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $101,920, so pay in Rhode Island is 18.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Rhode Island earns more than $143,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $80,570 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Providence, at $120,240 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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